Global Affairs

Philippines promoted as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo

Tokyo, Japan – The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) concluded its attendance at the 4th Philippine Expo 2022 in Japan with optimism as more potential Japanese investors and retirees expressed willingness…

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Philippines’ significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022

Da Nang, Vietnam—The impressive ranking of the Philippines as the world’s fourth fastest growing economy in 2021 was one of the topics that opened the discussions at the recently concluded…

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Philippines Agri-Fisheries, Export Products Showcased at Seoul Food Expo 2022, ASEAN Trade Fair

The Philippines participated in two major commercial exhibitions, Seoul Food Expo 2022 and the ASEAN Trade Fair held from 07 to 10 June 2022 at KINTEX, Ilsan, Republic of Korea. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega graced the opening ceremony of both events and…

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Asia
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$250 Million ADB Loan to Help the Philippines Deliver on Climate Ambitions

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (31 May 2022) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines in its climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.…

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$400 Million ADB Loan to Support Expansion of Philippine Capital Markets

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (30 May 2022) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to help the Philippine government further deepen the country’s domestic capital markets…

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Philcongen LA Holds the First Fil-Am Led Business Mixer in Arizona

To further boost the promotion of the Philippines as a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the Federation of Philippine American Chambers…

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Philippine MSME Products Find Home at the Heart of San Francisco

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley, together with Dynamico Space, have partnered with 1Export (https://1export.com) to showcase products from…

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Philippine Exporters make their mark in Europe

As the Philippine economy continues to gain prominence within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), exporting to the European Union (EU) has brought visible benefits for exporters from the…

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Artwork of the Philippines featured in United Nations Exhibit in New York

A mural entitled “The Peacemaker’s Path,” a collective artwork created by the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (DFA-OPCD), was spotlighted in “When the World declared…

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Philippine exports at USD19.4 Billion in the first quarter of 2022, highest in 6 years

Philippine exports hits the highest quarterly record in the last six years at USD19.4B in the first quarter of 2022, increasing by 9.8% as compared to the same period last…

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The Philippines Underscores Tax Reform Efforts Aimed at Inclusive Economic Recovery at the United Nations

In delivering the national statement at the 2022 ECOSOC Financing for Development (FfD) Forum held in a hybrid format at the UN Headquarters on 25-28 April 2022, Finance Undersecretary Antonette…

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PH, US reaffirm strategic economic partnership

Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and US Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai held a landmark bilateral meeting to discuss trade and investment issues,…

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IFC, IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund, and IFC Emerging Asia Fund Invest in Voyager Innovations to Expand Digital Financial Services in the Philippines

Manilla, Philippines, April 13, 2022—The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and two investment funds managed by IFC’s equity mobilization division (AMC), the IFC Emerging Asia…

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Filipino Teen and The Voice Kids UK 2020 Winner Pays Courtesy Call on Assistant Secretary Meñez

Ms. Justine Afante, a UK-based Filipino artist and the winner of The Voice Kids UK 2020, paid a courtesy call on DFA Assistant Secretary for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Eduardo…

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Asia
Life

Philippines Highlights Importance of Strengthening ASEAN Institutional Capacity for Post-2025 Vision

JAKARTA, 31 March to 01 April 2022 — Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso and Ambassador Luis T. Cruz, Eminent Person and High-Level Representative of the Philippines respectively, stressed the importance of…

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PH Embassy in Tokyo Launch Filipino Food and Beverage Campaign, Boost Promotion of MSME Products

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, through its Commercial Section, launched the Opening Ceremony of the Philippine Food and Beverage Promotion Campaign in Tokyo held on 31 March 2022. The said…

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Philippines, Canada Boost Education Cooperation

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa hosted the Philippines-Canada Education Networking Session, marking another milestone as the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and several Canadian organizations declared their shared commitment…

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First Physical and Virtual Showroom for Philippine Products Officially Launched in Los Angeles

The first physical and virtual showroom for Philippine products and services called “EmPHorium” in Los Angeles was officially launched by the Philippine Consular and Trade officials, along with the enterprise’s…

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Philippine Posts in Canada Launch First Ever Filipino Restaurant Month

Philippine Posts in Canada, in partnership with the Department of Tourism officially, launched the first ever Filipino Restaurant Month throughout Canada on 21 March 2022. The event was hybrid with…

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Philippine Ambassador Quintana Welcomes the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai at the PH Bangkóta Pavilion in World Expo Dubai

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, welcomed and gave a tour of the Philippines’ Bangkota Pavilion to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and…

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Philippines promoted as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo

Philippines’ significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022

Philippines Agri-Fisheries, Export Products Showcased at Seoul Food Expo 2022, ASEAN Trade Fair

$250 Million ADB Loan to Help the Philippines Deliver on Climate Ambitions

$400 Million ADB Loan to Support Expansion of Philippine Capital Markets

Philcongen LA Holds the First Fil-Am Led Business Mixer in Arizona

Philippine MSME Products Find Home at the Heart of San Francisco

Philippine Exporters make their mark in Europe

Artwork of the Philippines featured in United Nations Exhibit in New York

Philippine exports at USD19.4 Billion in the first quarter of 2022, highest in 6 years

The Philippines Underscores Tax Reform Efforts Aimed at Inclusive Economic Recovery at the United Nations

PH, US reaffirm strategic economic partnership

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IFC, IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund, and IFC Emerging Asia Fund Invest in Voyager Innovations to Expand Digital Financial Services in the Philippines

Filipino Teen and The Voice Kids UK 2020 Winner Pays Courtesy Call on Assistant Secretary Meñez

Philippines Highlights Importance of Strengthening ASEAN Institutional Capacity for Post-2025 Vision

PH Embassy in Tokyo Launch Filipino Food and Beverage Campaign, Boost Promotion of MSME Products

Philippines, Canada Boost Education Cooperation

First Physical and Virtual Showroom for Philippine Products Officially Launched in Los Angeles

Philippine Posts in Canada Launch First Ever Filipino Restaurant Month

Philippine Ambassador Quintana Welcomes the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai at the PH Bangkóta Pavilion in World Expo Dubai

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